Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 11:43AM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest
Colorado Upper East Forecast Area.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
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